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I dont want to be what she is..
My mom and dad are jewish. my parents want me to be like them and do what they do. my best friend is christian and she took me to church with her once and i recieved Jesus into my life. i really want to be like my friend and be christian but my parents wont accept it! what do i say to them? i am my own person right?
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Was your decision to accept Jesus peer pressure, because you said you wanted to be like your friend, right? i'm not saying your decision was wrong, but did you make that decision because you honestly felt it in your heart? i'm sure you've tried talking to your parents, and if you haven't you should try, and explain christianity to them, though i'm pretty sure they know. by the way, how old are you? that also plays a big role in this, and are you mature enough to make a decision like this? i, personally do not alot about Judaism, but i know there are some misconceptions about it that are no true, often made by christians. invite your parents to church, and have them meet some of the church people ( and i hope your church isn't spreading misconceptions about Judaism or Jewish people, i've been to churches like that. Aaaaargh!)But most of all, make sure you accepted Jesus because YOU wanted to, not just to make your friends happy, but because you felt it was the right thing to do. sorry this was so long!
Much Love,
Victoria
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You are your own person and you have the right to believe what you want. Your parents can still make you participate in Jewish customs though.
Talk to your parents. Don't be preachy, don't say anything bad about Judeism, but just tell them that you want to try Christianity.
If they still don't want you to be Christian, try to reach a compromise, like switching off between Church and Synagogue.
Be sincere and polite, and don't bring up your friend in this because they might accuse you of just trying to fit in.
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yes you are. drop the subjet around them but pray to him everynight. I am christian so if you ever want to talk, im available. good luck. follow jesus and read the bible but try to keep it semi secret from them so you dont make them mad. let them no it is your decision. much love, melissa
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ok, i know its a tough situation, but you're right.. you are your own person and you have your own beliefs. Until you're 18 your parents can still make participate in Jewish customs, but that doesn't mean you have to believe in your heart what they believe. Once you're 18 you'll be free to turn Christian if thats what you still want. but make the best of the situation you're in until you turn 18, because if you cause problems it could create a lot of fighting within your family. good luck and please rate.
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You can be both. There is such a thing as a Messianic Jew. There is a lot of information about Messianic Jews on the internet. They don't feel like they have given up being Jewish because they've accepted Jesus, but often people in the Jewish community feel like they are not Jewish anymore.
Maybe you can so some research on Messianic Jews (there are several types) and discuss this with your parents.
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You're right! You are your own person. Parents are thick headed sometimes. If you feel as though you want to be Christian, that is up to you and no one else. Your parents will just have to accept it. Good Luck! :)
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Well, one of your rights as a free person is to belive what you want to. That means they cannot force you to believe somthing you don't. I think you need to sit down with them and calmly explain to them that this is what you want. Don't get preachy on them though. You need to explain to them that you will be practicing your new faith devoutly and you are sure that this isn't a one off thing or a phase. Then maybe you could gently remind them that Jesus is just an extension of their own god [Okay, so I might have got that last bit wrong, but it might make them less resillient to the idea]
Good luck.
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My grandma is just like that. I used to be Cathloic when I was little but as I got older I realized I didnt want to be Catholic, I wanted to be a non-denominational Christian. I talked to my mom and dad and they completely understood! They let me go to church with friends and they even did! Just talk to them and explain that you can be Christian if thats what you want and I know Jesus wants it too!! Good luck, youre in my prayers..
LoVe,
HeAtHeR!
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